A. Accommodate a use that is allowed within the subject base zone;

B. Be consistent with the purpose, intent, goals, policies, actions, and land use designations of the general plan;

C. Be generally in compliance with the applicable provisions of this zoning code relating to both on- and off-site improvements that are necessary to accommodate flexibility in site planning and property development and to carry out the purpose, intent, and requirements of this zoning code and the subject base zone(s), including prescribed development standards, except for those provisions adjusted/modified in compliance with this section;

D. Ensure compatibility of properties in the surrounding neighborhood and will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding property or their allowed use;

E. The proposed project will produce a comprehensive development of superior quality and excellence of design (e.g., appropriate variety of structure placement and orientation opportunities, appropriate mix of structure sizes, high-quality architectural design and materials, significantly increased amounts and varieties of hardscape and landscape and improved open space, improved solutions to the design and placement of parking and loading facilities, incorporation of a program of highly enhanced amenities, energy-efficient related standards than might otherwise occur from more typical development applications;

F. Appropriate standards and conditions have been imposed to ensure the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare;

G. Appropriate on-site circulation (e.g., pedestrian and vehicular) and traffic control is designed into the development to ensure facilities equal to or better than what would normally be created by compliance with the minimum setback and parcel width standards;

H. The subject parcel is adequate in terms of size, shape, topography, and circumstances to accommodate the proposed development; and

I. Adequate public services and facilities exist, or will be provided, in compliance with the conditions of approval, to serve the proposed development and the approval of the proposed development will not result in a reduction of public services to properties in the vicinity to be a detriment to public health, safety, and general welfare. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).